ACCOUNTANT
Annual salary: $60,000 – $75,000

WHO WE ARE…
We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. We believe the world needs more places where coming together, connecting, and having fun are inevitable.

The MAKR Group is comprised of three working brands dedicated to making the world more livable, playful and socially just—Waterplay, a cheeky global splash pad provider, Parkworks, a North American park space supplier, and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.

With 10’s of thousands of play and park space installations throughout the world, the MAKR Group have helped provide millions of people, from all walks of life, of all ages, and with diverse abilities, with access to amazing, inviting, playable, enjoyable, ‘go-backable’ recreation places. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to create these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them.

WHO YOU ARE…
You are somebody who is organized, with excellent time management skills and high attention to detail. You work well within defined regulations, policies and procedures, who promotes accuracy and quality in your work. You have a solid grasp fir understanding data analysis and the ability to interpret and communicate results from data.

We need a true team player: someone who will never utter, “That’s not my job.” and instead, wonders, “How can I help make this better?” – constantly seeking solutions, efficiencies, and improvements.

You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO…
We are looking for an Accountant who will support the operations and reporting requirements of the accounting functions within the Finance team. This role is responsible for processing daily transactions and handling accounts functions, ensuring payroll is processed and providing general support to the Accounting and Finance Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and distribute invoices daily for customer shipments.
• Receiving, recording and depositing customer payments.
• Follow up with customers as required to ensure timely collections.
• Process of bi-weekly employee pay for all entities (CAD and outside Canada).
• Review & manage annual T4 corrections and processing.
• Prepare quarterly WCB and EHT calculations and filing requirements.
• Calculate & record sales commissions.
• Review & verification of banking transactions.
• Review & verification of monthly lead sheets as relates to payroll or accounts
  receivable.
• Complete all month-end journal entries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience in Accounts Receivable, Payroll or similar roles.
• Experience with fully integrated accounting software (Sage, Simply, Quickbooks, etc.).
• Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred in Payroll.
• General knowledge of Canadian employment law.
• General bookkeeping experience preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This is an onsite position located in Kelowna, BC. (805 Crowley Ave, Kelowna)
• This position works Monday to Friday, 8-hour days.

WORK PERKS:
We thrive when our MAKR’s thrive! That’s why we offer…

•  A competitive annual salary of $60,000-75,000 (with the potential to earn more
  through an annual bonus).
• Access to free professional coaching, resources, and counseling through our
  Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to enroll in our comprehensive benefit package after three months of
  employment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Lots of fun!!! Catered lunches, candy Mondays, in-house silent auctions, contests,
  draws, product ‘testing’ and MORE!!!

At MAKR, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every MAKR is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. As part of our
commitment to inclusivity and diversity, we welcome applications from all qualified persons.